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The eurozone economy will grow less than expected next year, the EU executive predicted on Monday, as risks from international trade and geopolitical tensions weigh on the single currency area.

The eurozone's trade surplus soared to €19.4bn in September 2025, driven by surging exports to the US following the latest trade deal.

Eurozone GDP barely grew in the third quarter of 2025, rising just 0.2% as the wider EU posted similarly weak gains and unemployment remained flat. New business registrations increased, but a sharp rise in bankruptcies across key consumer-facing sectors could highlight a market under pressure.

Europe's spending plans are pushing debt levels higher, fuelled by Germany’s stimulus and rising defence budgets. However, as governments ramp up spending, experts warn that markets are becoming less tolerant.

Eurozone inflation eased to 2.1% in October, nearing the ECB’s target. Lagarde praised progress but warned of global and wage-related risks.

Key deposit rate kept at 2% even as recovery starts to drive up price growth across bloc

Eurozone gross domestic product rose 0.2% in the third quarter of 2025, compared to the previous quarter. Within member states, Portugal recorded the highest growth rate at 0.8%.

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are down -0.18%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are down -0.20% this morning as investors weigh the outcome of the highly anticipated Trump-Xi meeting, mixed Big Tech earnings, and a cautious Federal Reserve.

Eurozone private sector activity rose at its fastest pace since mid-2023 in October, driven by strong services growth in Germany. France lagged with deepening contraction.

European markets are mostly positive after a eurozone inflation release, while world shares are mixed following the US government shutdown.

The European Central Bank noted that food prices are increasing faster than inflation on average in the bloc.